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This is the problem shown by Jobster. When myspace was hot, they added social networking. Now that video is hot, they want to add that. Guys, just focus on one thing please.
Ashish, Jan 6, 2007 9:03:52 PM
now hang on a second. isn't the entire internet getting more interactive now that more households have broadband? isn't video going to be everywhere soon?
why not careers?
wouldn't it be great to give a potential candidate a video glimpse into what it's like to work at your company? could be more powerful than a typical job description.
thoughts?
jason goldberg, Jan 7, 2007 12:23:15 AM
I think video resume's are a great idea. I'm not sure that everyone will be receptive to shooting a video of themself. You'd have to have a video camera and really put yourself out there.
I do think however, that the younger generation could really catch on to this. To get it to catch on you may want to consider having booths set up at colleges to help them film their 3 minute video and put it on Jobster. They wouldn't need a camera and you could have a set of questions for them to answer for their personal video.
jill, Jan 7, 2007 2:24:29 PM
Government Technology
Michigan's Workforce Development System Revolutionizes the Job Interview Process
News Release
Dec 01, 2006
Employers in Michigan now have the ability to "virtually" conduct job interviews -- saving scarce time and money. Michigan Works!, through funding provided by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, has teamed up with InterviewUSA, Inc. to provide a computer-based job interview system for employers and job seekers to use -- the Virtual Video Interview (VVI) system.
The VVI system was developed to match qualified workers with job openings through a simulated face-to-face video interview with a prospective employer. Job seekers are provided a structured interview through questions prompted by the computer and responses are captured for viewing by employers. This gives the employers the ability to virtually screen candidates on demand and eliminates the need for a first interview.
Association president and CEO Linda F. Kinney said, "The Virtual Video Interview system will revolutionize the way our business services' teams assist our employers. We are a demand-driven system and this system will help meet our employers' hiring needs while saving them additional time and money associated with having an initial face-to-face interview."
The VVI system allows employers to review and follow up with the candidates. Further, employers are able to ascertain the jobseeker's knowledge, skills, and abilities and are able to determine if the candidate is a good fit organizationally prior to granting a face-to-face interview. Thus, the candidate pool for prospective employers and the quality of candidates will increase as the employer can review interactive digital media rather than relying on a printed resume.
"Our employers will have access to cutting-edge technology when addressing their workforce needs," Kinney said.
"We are honored to have the opportunity to help the Michigan Works! Association and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth meet their goal of providing the comprehensive and powerful solutions available to meet the state's critical workforce needs," said Raj Doraisamy, president and CEO of InterviewUSA, Inc.
"Michigan's leadership here is notable because their acquisition occurred prior to Google's much publicized acquisition of the video sharing site, YouTube. Eric Schmidt, the CEO of Google, was quoted at that time as saying 'video is the next step in the evolution of the internet,'" said Bryan St.Laurent, Director of the Michigan Project.
Implementation of the VVI system in Michigan began in October. The system is now being installed in the 100-plus Michigan Works! service centers located throughout the state.
A job seeker visiting one of the local Michigan Works! offices said, "I had never been through a video interview, but I believe I now have a better chance of obtaining a job."
InterviewUSA, Inc. (IUSA) has been setting the "video interview" standard with its patent-pending solution nationally and abroad. Currently, the firm has provided solutions to two of the largest school districts in the nation for use in teacher recruitment (LAUSD and CCSD). Also, they have provided solutions for workforce boards in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and call centers in Florida and Louisiana as well as assisting law enforcement agencies. Interview USA provides HR, Risk Management & Homeland Security solutions.
InterviewUSA, Inc. also recently delivered its solutions to two adjacent Workforce Boards in southern Illinois (the Mid-America Workforce Board, and the Madison County Employment & Training) to develop and implement plans to assist military and civilian spouses disrupted as a result of BRAC 2005. The two WIBS serve the seven county region surrounding Scott Air Force Base, the largest employer in the Southwestern Illinois Economic Development Region. The U.S. Department of Labor has noted that because the core direction of BRAC 2005 was primarily on realignment and redeployment there is a need to focus on assisting the spouses of the disrupted military and civilian personnel. One hundred thirty-one (131) military and eight hundred thirty-two (832) civilian personnel will be relocating to Illinois from many areas of the United States, including North Dakota, Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Virginia.
IUSA is currently completing other contracts in other states in the workforce arena and in other vertical markets.
News Release
Bryan St.Laurent, Jan 7, 2007 4:15:59 PM
In general, I think video resumes would be great for say, someone in the field of sales/marketing/performance. Even then, it would be beneficial only to those who have polished their images and are able to portray themselves in a positive light in this type of format.
For the rest of us, it's not likely to work to our advantage without some kind of image coaching. We all know that it takes just 5-10 minutes in person to make a first and lasting impression on someone, but at least we have those few minutes and no one can hit replay to review any mistakes made. In the form of a video resume where it's likely that you won't even be given the courtesy of a few seconds. That doesn't mean that video profiles won't have its place for the general jobseeker. I think video resumes will play a vital role, but only as a next step in the process for applicants that have been screened via "paper" resume, but rarely will it be the cincher in securing that in-person interview.
Rachel, Jan 8, 2007 10:02:09 AM
I think this will be fantastic!
Think about recruiting in Media, Broadcasting, Model search, profile videos for child models, profile video for high school and college athletes.
Its a HUGE market!
Downside is - if a person is B**T ugly, it could backfire and there could be privacy issues.
IdeaMan, Mar 2, 2007 4:05:23 PM
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